Combatting Marburg Outbreak: Rwanda to Receive Experimental Vaccines and Therapeutics
Experimental vaccines and treatments to combat the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda are set to arrive this weekend. These will be used in clinical trials that are expected to start soon. The Marburg virus...
Texas Abortion Ban Leads to Increase in Maternal Mortality Rates
The implementation of the Texas abortion ban in 2021 has had devastating consequences for pregnant women in the state, leading to a significant increase in maternal mortality rates. According to a recent analysis by...
Challenges at FDA & bluebird Bio Sale: What You Need to Know
This morning, Praxis Precision Medicine announced that an independent data monitoring committee recommended discontinuing a Phase 3 study involving its experimental treatment for essential tremors. The analysis indicated that the drug was unlikely to...
Predict Heart Disease Risk 30 Years Ahead with a Simple Blood Test
A groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has unveiled a revolutionary approach to predicting heart disease risk up to 30 years in advance through a simple blood test. Traditionally, doctors...
Gene Therapy Meeting: Addressing the Elephant in the Room
New Orleans was abuzz last year as hundreds of people gathered to listen to Peter Marks, the head of biologics at the Food and Drug Administration, speak at the American Society of Gene and...
Tracking Extreme Heat: Experts Urge New Methods for Monitoring Heatwaves
Extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to public health and safety. As temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, experts are urging for new methods to monitor...
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Guide for Mastering Meal Prep
What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Are you looking to improve your health and well-being through the power of nutrition? An anti-inflammatory diet may be just what you need. Unlike traditional diets that focus on restricting...
Supreme Court Case: FDA Regulation of Flavored Vapes Under Scrutiny
Supreme Court Case: FDA Regulation of Flavored Vapes Under Scrutiny The Supreme Court is currently at the center of a pivotal case that could reshape how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees flavored vaping...
EHR Companies Advocate Deregulation: Microsoft Executive Opposes
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Eco-Friendly and Stylish Workout Gear for Sustainable Exercise
**Eco-Friendly and Stylish Workout Gear for Sustainable Exercise** In today's world, combating climate change is at the forefront of many people's minds. From reducing food waste to recycling, individuals are making efforts to make more...
Sparking a Critical Conversation: Rare Beauty Challenges Beauty Industry’s Lack of Inclusivity
Christen Roos, a 37-year-old from Canada, faces challenges in her daily life due to a rare genetic disorder that affects her arms. Makeup has been a particularly frustrating aspect for her, as she struggles...
FDA Reconsiders Removing Eli Lilly Weight Loss Drug from Shortage List
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, announced on Friday that it would be revisiting its decision to remove Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is known as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, from...
